Shimaa Abdelazim
Al Ain , Abu Dhabi ,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with over 14 years' experience and HAAD license possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex and varied conditions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Revital Rehabilitation Hospital
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi
12.2023 - Current
- Managed Inpatient and Outpatient care for adults and pediatric patients.
- Monitored progress through consistent follow-ups and adjusted treatment plans based on findings
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
- Improved patient mobility and pain control by employing a variety of physiotherapy techniques and electrotherapy.
- Implemented therapeutic aquatic exercises for rehabilitation.
- Educate patients and their families on rehabilitation home program.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Pediatric and Neuromuscular Physiotherapist
Munich Medical And Rehabilitation Center
Al Ain UAE, United Arab Emirates
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Possessing a strong drive and motivation to improve clinical and health outcomes in children suffering from various health conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome , Muscular Dystrophy, and all neuro musculoskeletal diseases, patients with gait abnormalities and impairments, Spina bifida syndrome, delayed developmental milestones, Erb’s palsy , scoliosis and all trunk deformities, Congenital Hip deformities, torticollis , joint deformities after burn and other various disorders with an excellent results .
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Involved parents and carers in treatment, review and rehabilitation to support care continuum.
- Wrote patient case notes and reports and collected statistics to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assisted patient in obtaining appropriate assistive devices.
- Designed learning environments and activities to promote acquisition of motor skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Providing hands-on therapy and rehabilitation programs including therapeutic exercise, strengthening exercise, gait training, NDT ,mobilization and manipulation .
- Working within a multidisciplinary team comprising of pediatricians, orthopedic
specialists, neurologists, OTs, SLPs, and dietitians. - Managing a high patient case-load by organizing daily schedules and coordinating with
other therapists.
Physiotherapist
Marbella Medical Center
Alain UAE, united arab emiartes
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Senior Pediatric Physiotherapist
New Vision Organization
Alexandria ,EGYPT , Egypt
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Worked within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team lead by a neuro pediatrician and an orthopedic pediatrics surgeon to optimize physical and functional outcomes of children post-op and those living with neurological chronic diseases.
- Provided intensive rehabilitation and physiotherapy programs by offering a 5-hour daily schedule comprising of different therapy modalities such as therapeutic exercise, TheraSuit Therapy , Pully system for strengthening and active stretching , Spider Therapy Unit , Sensory Integration Room , Hydrotherapy , Mat Exercises , Bobath/NDT Techniques , Balance and Coordination Activities and manual Therapy.
- Assisted patients in using canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthotics.
- Maintained medical record of patient through medical reports of findings and evaluation/follow up plans.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Senior Physiotherapist
Amriah General Hospital Ministry Of Health
Alexandria , EGYPT , Egypt
11.2011 - 04.2018
- Provided rehabilitation and therapy to in and out patients in various wards including the ICU, burns, orthopedics, obstetrics & gynecology, neurology, pediatrics, and surgery for adult and pediatrics .
- Adapted therapeutic modalities based on patients’ functional status.
- Provided respiratory exercise, range of motion, and circulatory exercise to ICU patients in
order to prevent pressure ulcers and contractors. - experience working at a general hospital with adult patients with neurological cases such as Post TBI and post meningitis disorder , patients with hemiplegia , quadriplegia , facial palsy and other conditions with excellent results .
- Offered a wide range of therapies for post-surgical orthopedics patients including manipulation, stretching mobilization, range of motion, and gait training and more .
- Provided pelvic floor strengthening exercise and core training for patients in the obstetrics and gynecology ward.
- Provided rehabilitation in the NICU for infants with brachial plexus injury, cerebral palsy,and spina bifida. comprehensive patient assessments and formulated effective, clinically reasoned treatment plans.
- Accepted clinical responsibility for designated patient caseload and effectively organized clinical priorities and service requirements.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients dealing with injuries, chronic conditions and disabilities.
- Evaluated patient need for rehabilitative equipment and mobility aids to improve safety and functioning within home.
- Worked with health care professionals and families to maintain continuation of care.
- Supervised and coordinated work of physiotherapists, interns and students.
- Reviewed patient medical history and referral notes from other medical practitioners to understand health problems and suggest appropriate physiotherapy regimen to facilitate movement for daily activities.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Organized physical exercise sessions for patients.
- Assisted patients in recovering from injury, illness and accidents.
Physiotherapist
Junior Medical Center
Alexandria , EGYPT , Egypt
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Providing assessment and treatment programs for children with a variety of health conditions and disabilities in an outpatient setting.
- Conducting comprehensive physical and functional assessments using validated tools and measures to determine children’s baseline functional status.
- Developing a treatment plan including short term and long term goals to optimize therapy outcomes.
- Providing hands-on therapy and rehabilitation programs including therapeutic exercise, strengthening exercise, gait training, mobilization and manipulation, and hydro therapy and spider cage therapy and therasuit therapy
Education
Bachelor Degree Of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Faculty of Physical Therapy
Cairo University EGYPT 04.2001 -
Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in Pediatrics (DPT in Pediatrics)
Faculty of Physical Therapy
Cairo University 10.2019 - 04.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Data evaluation
- Patient Management
- Manual therapy treatment
- NDT-BOBATH approach treatment
- Thera Suite therapy treatment
- Spider therapy unit treatment
- Hydrotherapy treatment for adult and pediatrics
- Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
- Pediatric and adult knowledge
- Outpatient and Inpatient knowledge
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- BLS training
- Progress monitoring
- Physical examination
- Medical Records Management
- Focused on consistent, quality care
Job Title
physiotherapist
Certification
- 03/2016 - Diploma in Manual Therapy – Prime Physio UK.
- 05/2016 - Certified Kinesio taping therapy diploma Prime physio UK.
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Revital Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in Pediatrics (DPT in Pediatrics)
Faculty of Physical Therapy
10.2019 - 04.2022
Pediatric and Neuromuscular Physiotherapist
Munich Medical And Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 04.2023
Physiotherapist
Marbella Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Pediatric Physiotherapist
New Vision Organization
01.2016 - 04.2018
Senior Physiotherapist
Amriah General Hospital Ministry Of Health
11.2011 - 04.2018
Physiotherapist
Junior Medical Center
11.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor Degree Of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Faculty of Physical Therapy
04.2001 -
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